Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS) - VID 201584

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Nys Office Of General Services
Centralizes procurement, real estate, design & construction, and support services for NY State government.
Operate and maintain boilers and auxiliary plant equipment, troubleshooting and cleaning in a 24/7 facility.
8 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Albany, NY
Field
Company Size
1,853 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural services
Engineering services
Construction management
Building management
Energy‑saving operations
Maintenance services
Real property leasing
Procurement services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Utilities
Energy
Water Resources
Government
Transport
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
boiler cleaning
troubleshooting
boiler operation
equipment maintenance
  • Responsible for the cleaning of boilers and all power plant equipment.
  • Assist in troubleshooting repairs and replacement of all steam distribution equipment.
  • Operate and maintain boilers and all auxiliary equipment.
What you bring
accredited degree
asbestos certification
driver’s license
lats
aim
  • Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
  • Asbestos certification required within 90 days of appointment as well as compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.
  • Use computer programs such as LATS, AIM, etc.
Benefits
  • There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$1.4 Billion
Annual Appropriations
Manages funding for essential services, including leasing and capital construction.
1,500 Contracts
Active Contracts
Administers contracts for commodities, services, IT, and telecommunications at volume discounts.
  • Specializes in streamlining and centralizing essential services for New York State’s government operations.
  • Oversees state-managed real estate, including leasing and facility design across offices and public infrastructure.
  • Leads major design and construction projects, from facility renovations to emergency infrastructure work.
  • Serves a broad clientele: state agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, even school districts.
  • Operates the iconic Corning Tower in Albany and works on high-profile assignments across New York.
  • Balances day-to-day procurement and long-term capital planning in one cohesive organizational structure.
Culture + Values
  • Trustworthy: Demonstrating integrity when nobody is looking.
  • Dependable: Consistent. Helpful. Loyal.
  • Accountable: Taking responsibility, ownership, and pride in the outcomes & quality of our work.
  • Resourceful: Unwavering drive to seek creative solutions to challenging problems.
Environment + Sustainability
85% by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% from 1990 levels by 2050.
100% Renewable
Electricity Commitment
Committed to 100% renewable electricity for State operations by 2030 under EO 22.
185T BTU Saved
Energy Efficiency Program
BuildSmart 2025 program aims to cut 185 trillion BTU of onsite energy use by 2025.
2035 Target
Zero-Emission Fleet
Converted light-duty fleet entirely to zero-emission vehicles by 2035 target.
  • Composted nearly 10,000 tons of material in FY 22–23 in state operations.
  • Spent $227 million on green products and services in FY22–23 procurement.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Designated equal opportunity employer; prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
  • Encourages applicants from all backgrounds and requires working in an environment that affirms individual perspectives.
  • Pursuant to Executive Order 31, implementing best practices to reduce employment gap for people with disabilities.
  • Provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
  • Gender breakdown not published; no gender-specific workforce or leadership ratios available.
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